Inside Business Feature - Pontius looks forward to role as EVBOR President

By Nic Wackerly

Trail-Gazette

Posted:
07/12/2018 08:32:27 AM MDT

Spending time outdoors is a major plus to living in Estes Park for the Pontius family. (Courtesy Photo)

Abbey Pontius came to Estes Park looking for adventure with her family. She uses her energy and quest for knowledge to continue improving herself and looks forward to starting as the Estes Valley Board of Realtors (EVBOR) President in October.

For Pontius, along with her husband Kyle and seven-year-old daughter Isla, it was fond memories that drew the family to Estes Park around four years ago.

"My husband used to vacation here with his family as a young kid and through his teenage years," Pontius said.

While she graduated from high school in Castle Rock, Pontius grew up in Kansas. She was an accountant for Pizza Hut, working with them for 10 years, her husband also worked for the company. However, they decided to have their own adventure after the group they were working with sold. They put their house on the market, bought a camper and headed west.

Abbey Pontius will serve as the President of the Estes Valley Board of Realtors starting in October. (Courtesy Photo)

Pontius stopped in Castle Rock, but continued on to Estes Park, and never left. After staying for a month, she decided it was time to look for a job. After a few emails, she got a quick response from her current boss and the rest is history, Pontius said.

"We sold the camper and purchased our forever home, ... this is the place where our roots have sprouted," Pontius said.

Pontius is a licensed broker for Anderson Realty and Management. She also does property management, bookwork, accounting and the occasional job as a plumber or electrician. It is her quest for knowledge that keeps her learning and focused.

"I am getting great education with everything I do, everywhere I go and every person I meet," Pontius said.

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Along with her many certifications and licenses, Pontius also graduated from the Colorado Association of Realtors Leadership Academy. She enjoys reading bylaws and documents to stay knowledgeable about what is going on in the industry. However, her fascination with real estate goes farther back.

"My husband and I, we flipped homes when I was an accountant for Pizza Hut," Pontius said. "I always wanted to get into flipping as a job, or real estate."

While flipping homes, it was satisfying for Pontius to see a project go from start to finish, and she still appreciates that aspect as a broker. Along with satisfaction from her work, Pontius enjoys spending time in Estes Park and with her daughter.

"There is nothing more gratifying in my life than watching her grow up," Pontius said. "She is absolutely my partner in crime."

The Pontius family enjoys hiking and bike riding or spending time with their pets: Roger, Sonne and Bodie. It is the time spent in Estes Park that has helped develop an appreciation for the community.

"The people are rich in personality, they are rich in open mindedness and always willing to help," Pontius said.

Now for Pontius, her role in the community she appreciates is continuing to evolve. On October 9, she will be installed as the President of the Estes Valley Board of Realtors.

"I feel like there have been many people who have supported me since I have been here and a lot of people who I feel like could also benefit from support, and I would like to be a solid person that they could come to and ask for my unbiased opinions," Pontius said.

She hopes to bring fresh ideas and motivation to the Estes Valley Board of Realtors and overall to strengthen the membership.

"I would like to bolster our membership to be more involved in the community and obviously be ethically sound, we need to play together in the sandbox for the greater good of the general public," Pontius said.

Pontius is excited for her new role and hopes to use her energy and creativity to think outside of the box and be a positive force for the community.

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